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2,621 ft
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:07:28
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
475 ft
Altitude min
547 ft
Altitude max
501 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
1,129 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:07:28
Avg time

High Power Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Means Woods
    Middlebury, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #189327 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #256732 in Trail Running
    • #291647 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail starts up the double track a bit and isn't directly across from where you pop out in Mead Woods. Just go uphill and you'll see the entrance on the right.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 79 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Nov 4, 2023 @ 7:18am
Nov 4, 2023
Apr 6, 2022 @ 6:07am
Apr 6, 2022
 reporter Trails are open. -- Please ride or walk through the middle of any wet areas
Mar 19, 2022 @ 2:43pm
Mar 19, 2022
 reporter Trails are very wet... Status will be updated weekly
Apr 7, 2021 @ 6:09am
Apr 7, 2021
 reporter Riding well with some soft spots.
Mar 16, 2021 @ 6:27am
Mar 16, 2021
 reporter Ride with caution, Freeze thaw cycle, avoid making mud ruts
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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Power

        ▼ Where is High Power located?
        High Power is located in Means Woods, Middlebury, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Means Woods trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.01881, -73.14914.
        ▼ How hard is High Power?
        High Power is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Power?
        High Power has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 475 ft to 547 ft.
        ▼ Is High Power a point to point trail?
        High Power is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is High Power?
        High Power is 2,621 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Power?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Power. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Power?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Power are:
        • May (8 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
        • June (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access High Power? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Power are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Power?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride High Power. The trail is 2,621 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is High Power?
        High Power is a moderately popular trail. There have been 304 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 321 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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